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MINUTES OF THE

FIFTY-NINETH

ANNUAL SESSIONOF THE

Held AtImmanuel Missionary Baptist Church

Carson, CA October 3-4, 2014 Page 1

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

2014 MeetingOctober 3-4, 2014

Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church 503 East 220th Street

Carson, CA 90745

OPENING SESSION: Missionary Sermon: Brother Juan Santoyo Brother Ron Ludikhuise, Alternate

BUSINESS SESSION: Annual Sermon: Brother Eric Brown Brother Dan J. Kyle, Alternate

ORDER OF BUSINESS: 1. Seating of messengers. 2. Reception of new churches. 3. Miscellaneous business. 4. Inviting brethren of like faith to sit in council. 5. Appointment of committees. 6. Missionaries' reports. 7. Report of committees and churches. 8. Electionofofficers. 9. Closing exercises and adjournment.

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DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS

2014 Meeting

Moderator: Andrew McClung

Assistant: Dan J. Kyle

Clerk/Treasurer: George Wood

Assistant: Mike Olson

Parliamentarian: Lonnie Wiggins

Assistant: Tim Chambers

George Wood Mike Olson

Andrew McClung Dan J. Kyle

Lonnie Wiggins Tim Chambers

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CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF MODERATORSAND MEETING PLACES OF THE

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MISSIONARY BAPTISTCOOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

YEAR MODERATOR MEETING PLACE1960/61 Henry Nance Norwalk/Glendale1962/64 Martin Canavan Norwalk/Reseda/Lomita1965 Roy Reed Heber1966/67 D.S. Madden Redlands/Anaheim1968/69 Dwight Patterson South Gate/San Diego1970/71 E.K.Begley Bellflower/Orange1972/73 Jerry Waymire Norco/Reseda1974/75 Milford Keeling Lomita/Norwalk1976 Richard Paslay Dominguez1977 Larry Crouch Redlands1978/79 Art Richardson South Gate/Anaheim1980/81 James Nye Long Beach/Lomita1982/83 Otis Dees Reseda/Meiners Oaks1984/85 John McClung Redlands/Ventura1986 Kenneth Hosman El Centro1987/88 Jerry Coffman Anaheim/La Mesa1989/90 JohnMcClung Redlands/Bellflower1991/92 Roger Bowline Escondido/Long Beach1993/94 David Butimore Huntington Beach/Anaheim1995 David Butimore Redlands1996 Mark Jackson Living Word Long Beach1997 John McClung Living Word Long Beach1998/99 LonnieWiggins Bellflower/SouthGate2000/02 Lonnie Wiggins Anaheim, Reseda, Lomita2003/04 Mike Olson Banning, Redlands2005/06 Jewel Vance Anaheim, Harbor City2007/08 Don Hernandez Banning/Anaheim2009/10 Andrew McClung Anaheim/Long Beach2011 Andrew McClung Lancaster2012/13 Jose Aguilar Coachella/Banning2014 Andrew McClung Carson

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MINUTESFRIDAY EVENING, 7:30 PM, October 3, 2014 Brother Richard Day opened the meeting by leading the assembly in singing “Send The Light.” Brother Rudy Rodriquez, Pastor in Anaheim, led in prayer. Brother Andrew McClung, Moderator, welcomed the messen-gers and guests to the 59th Annual Session of the Southern California Missionary Baptist Cooperative Association. Brother Darin Meier, Deacon of Immanuel MBC welcomed all to this meeting. Brother Ron Ludikhuise gave a report on the Olympic Bible Project. Brother Aites led the messengers in singing “That Glad Reunion Day.” Brother Tim Chambers introduced Brother Juan Santoyo to bring the Missionary Sermon. Brother Santoyo brought his message from Matthew 28:18-20. Brother Rudy Rodriquez translated Brother Santoyo’s message into English. See page 14. Brother Michael Olson gave the hand of appreciation for the message. After announcements, Brother Glen Ridings led in the closing prayer.

SATURDAY MORNING, 9:30 AM, October 4, 2014 Brother Richard Aites led the messengers in singing “Are Ye Able” and “Moment by Moment.” Brother Don Hernandez, pastor in Hesperia, led in the open-ing prayer. Brother Andrew McClung read Psalm 4:1-8 for the morning devotional. Brother McClung presented his Moderator’s Address from Psalm 3:1-4 and Psalm 13:1-3, entitled “Objects Are Not As Large As They Appear.” See page 12. Brother McClung ended his address with prayer. Brother George Wood read a petitionary letter from Reseda. Brother Ray Wortman gave the right hand of fellowship to Brother Glenn Smith and the church in Reseda. See page 17.

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Brother David Butimore presented a report on the school in Fresno, FMBI. The Clerk/Treasurer’s Report was read by Brother George Wood. Motion and second to adopt the report as read. Carried. See page 24. Church reports were given from the following:

ANAHEIM No report.

BANNING Brother Ray Wortman reported that they enjoyed 5 weeks with Chapel Builders renovating their church facility. Brother Collin Goodrum has been teaching new converts. Brother Wortman reported on Brother Lonnie Wiggins’ health.

BELLFLOWER Brother Eric Brown reported a great VBS. He requested prayer for Camp Metoche. He encouraged our churches to use it. CARSON Brother Richard Aites reported on their summer food drive, hosting Ladies Auxiliary, sending kids to Camp Metoche, and sup-porting missionaries in Australia. He also asked for prayer for the church and their need for young people.

COACHELLA Brother Jason Gaylor reported that the church was looking for a pastor but are continuing without a pastor until God provides. The youth are active in Youth Bible Study, Bible Doctrine, and outreach sharing the Gospel. He reported they have been seeing 8-14 coming via their bus ministry and had one young man saved the previous Sunday. They have 4 members over 90 years of age. He reported that they enjoyed a wonderful VBS with 70-80 in attendance. He stated that VBS is a great tool to reach and keep kids and asked for prayer.

HEMET Brother Mark Minton reported that they have been holding

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amodifiedDiscoveryprogramandhadtwobaptizedlastyear.Hereported that they have lost a family (Brother Dan J. Kyle). They have been having lots of visitors.

SOUTH BAY Brother Randy Aikes reported that they have started Teen Discovery and added kid’s Discovery and seeing great growth.

HESPERIA Brother Don Hernandez reported celebrating 32 years as pastor. God has been sending visitors. As other churches, they have been having a problem with people not seeing a need for baptism. They also celebrated the churches 50th anniversary.

LA HABRA No report.

LAKESIDE Brother George Wood reported that the work in Lakeside has been in progress for 20 years with the last 3 years as a church. He thanked those who visited services while on vacation in San Diego and express his appreciation for their faithfulness to Christ. He also expressed thankfulness for the local visitors and those young people who come. Please pray for this young church.

Brother Richard Aites called for specials. Brother Collin Goodrum with his wife at the piano, brought a special in song, “I’d Rather Have Jesus.” Two sisters from Living Word MBC sang “The Great Cathe-dral” and Psalm 15 and Psalm 138. Brother Mark Minton and Randy Aikes sang “Glad Reunion Day.” Brother Aites led the messengers in singing “Though Your Sins Be As Scarlet.” Brother Cliff Creel and the Carson choir sang “Here I Am, Lord.” Brother Reuben Guerrero introduced Brother Eric Brown to bring the Annual Sermon. He spoke from I Corinthians 15. See page

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18. Brother Glen Ridings extended the right hand of appreciation for the message to Brother Brown. Brother Richard Aites led in singing “He Lives” and “My Sheep Know My Voice.” Brothers Jason and Jerry Gaylor and Jerread Wright sang “Blessed Assurance.” Brother Glen Ridings sang “The King Is Coming.” Brother & Sister Minton with Jason Gaylor sang “When He Blessed My Soul.” Brother Tom DeSoto led in the dismissal prayer for lunch.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 1:33 PM, October 4, 2014 Brother Richard Aites led the messengers and guests in singing “Where We’ll Never Grow Old” and “It Is Well With My Soul.” Brother Archie led in the opening prayer.

JURUPA VALLEY Brother Wayne Ivett told the messengers that the church was the Pedley Church and during incorporation, changed the name to Jurupa Valley MBC. He reported their gratefulness for the one who was baptized the last year and are looking forward to growing and increasing in attendance. He asked for prayer for an increase in youth.

LANCASTER No report.

LONG BEACH, EBENEZER No report. LONG BEACH LIVING WORD Brother Andrew McClung reported that in the last year, they have enjoyed 3 by baptism (young people) and 1 lady re-instated. He reported on their oureach in the community on the Long Beach College campus, and their ladies supporting missionaries with cards and gifts. He requested prayer for their missionaries in Liberia/Monrovia, Brother Marcus Venatu for a hedge around the mission

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work against Ebola outbreaks. He spoke regarding the RMBI exten-sion classes. He requested prayer for wisdom, power, and might to help others grow. The ladies have been holding classes for those who have been divorced.

MIRA LOMA Brother Ernest McCain reported that God has been answering prayer both in fellowship and growth. They have had four re-instated recently. He requested prayer for their growth as God desires.

PALMDALE No report.

REDLANDS Brother Glen Ridings presented a video presentation about RMBI and the trip to Peru. He reported that the church has had several additions by baptism.

RESEDA Brother Glenn Smith gave a brief autobiography before coming to Reseda to pastor. He reported that they are supporting missions and have raised over $600 from recycles for missions. Their youth are writing to missionaries. He also reported that they are holding 5th Sunday services and have voted to fellowship in the State Association and the ABA.

SAN DIEGO CHULA VISTA Brother Wood spoke regarding the church in his report for Lakeside.

SANTA PAULA No report.

SOUTH GATE No report.

VENTURA Brother Tom DeSoto reported that they have been focusing on doctrines versus traditions and taught to sustain even without

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leadership and not fall apart. He expressed gratefullness for Chapel Builders’ help this last year. WILMINGTON No report. Brother Don Hernandez led in prayer for the churches that fellowship in our local association. No missionary reports. Brother Craig Stephens gave the Memorial Report. Motion and second to adopt the report as read. Carried. See page 11. Motion and second to include any additional names. Carried. Brother Cliff Creel gave the Enrollment and Finance Report showing 18 churches with the Minute Fund & Clerk hire offerings of $1,345 with $50 going to the host church, Carson, to help with their expenses. Motion and second to adopt this report. Carried. There was a motion and second for the Clerk to contact the host church regarding accomodations. Carried. The Clerk hire was set at $750, the same as last year. An invitation for next year’s meeting was received from Reseda. Messengers voted to meet at Reseda in 2015.

Election of 2014 Officers Moderator: Andrew McClung Assistant Moderator: Wayne Ivett Clerk-Treasurer: George Wood Assistant Clerk-Treasurer: Michael Olson Parliamentarian: Glen Ridings Assistant Parliamentarian: Collin GoodrumElection of 2014 Speakers Missionary Sermon: Wayne Ivett Alternate: Glen Ridings Annual Sermon: Glenn Smith Alternate: Don Hernandez

Motion and second to express appreciation to the host church for their hospitality. Carried. The meeting was closed in prayer led by Brother Glenn Smith.

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Memorials Report

Anaheim Karen Johnson

Bellflower Catalina Chirino

Harbor City Paul Cline Stella Diehl Opal Turnage

Lancaster Hazel Janzen

Redlands Barbara Evans Mildred Willard

South Gate David Allen Earleen Allen

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Moderator’s Address 2014Brother Andrew McClung

“Objects are not as large as they appear. Psalm 13”

To the natural eye objects may appear to be large. Until light is shed on the objects the right way, they are not as large as they appear.

Psalm 13:3-lighten my eyes As we look around our world from our natural view we see things that seem to be big problems, wars and rumors of war, sense-less violence and violent protest, lawlessness, diseases spreading, shortages of food and water here at home and across the world, religious militants persecuting Christians. Homes seem to be facing big problems through biblical family standards being under attack, sodomism rising, divorce rising, family structure being corrupted, ourChurchesseemtobefacingbigproblems-infiltrationofworldlystandards, declining attendance , declining giving, lack of laborers, disinterest in spiritual things, all this being said, these things are not as large as they seem when we view them through the light of God ‘s word. These things serve to draw our attention to the light of God ‘s Word..God’s word lightens our eyes, it is the light that when dis-played through The Lord ‘s churches, lightens the world and helps us to see circumstances around us clearly. Looking at our situation, through the light ... Romans 8:28 Through the light of the word of God we are assured that all things work together for good to those who love God and the called according to his purpose(Romans 8:28) they are small because to those who hold to the faith once delivered to the saints...know that Godusesdifficultcircumstancestoproducegoodinourlives. With God all things are possible- Mark 10:27, Luke 18:27 The objects that seem insurmountable or unable to be salvaged by man are not too hard for God to handle . 1John 4:4 Greater is He that is in you.

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Through the word of God we are informed to be of good cheer...that we are not to be overcome by the world for Jesus has overcome the world and greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. The light of God’s word uncovers the fact that we are more than conquerors, through him that loves us. Romans 8:37 We gain a surpassing victory. ThelightofGod’swordgivesconfidencethatwhenhebeginsa work or a work in you , He will perform it until the day of Christ. Philippians 1:6- God leaves no work undone. 1Cor.10:13 God is faithful- he knows the testing, trials and tribulations we face and will face, however He is faithful, he will not allow you to be tested above what you are able and will make away to escape that you will be able to bear it. 2Cor. 4:1-10- because of the light given to us by Jesus Christ, situations that loom large to the natural eye diminish in size in the light of His Glory. Aswe continue to infiltrate farther into the depths of thedarkness in this world to assist our savior in rescuing and recovering those who are blinded by the delusion and deception of Satan, may God help us to look through God’s light-view our assignment through the light of his word Walk while ye have the light -John 12:25 1John 1:7- Lest darkness come upon you. You become over-whelmed and consumed by the darkness around you. Believe in the light- John 12:36. When you believe in the light, you come to be light, you grow, you are energized , you are made to finish.

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Missionary Sermonby

Pastor Juan Santoyo

ARE YOU READY TO MEET GOD’S CALLMissionary Message for Southern California Local Association 2014

Matthew 28:18-20

INTRODUCTION: It is a privilege to be here this evening to share God’s desire for us, and to start I will tell you something I read somewhere and that perhaps you already know it, is the story of a preacher that happened at the beginning of the last century. In 1904 he arrived by boat to Guayaquil, Ecuador. Thomas Davis and his wife, they then found out how they could travel to the interior of the country. The Lord lead them to the city of Ambato. They obtained accommodation and began to spread the good news of salvation. There wasn’t any work established, no brother or something like that who sympathise with their convictions. They trusted the Lord and began the work of evangelizing with great effort and struggle with prejudice and the persecution of the State religion (Catholic). After a short time his wife became seriously ill and died within a few days. Thomas Davis not only saw his beloved wife die, but because of the prevailing prejudice he was not allowed to bury her in the local cemetery because it was reserved only for Catholics. So in that silent night, Thomas Davis loads on shoulders his wife’s body wrapped in a sheet and carrying a shovel that would serve to bury his wife, embarked into a not very distant Valley to bury his wife in a place that is known only to God and his angels. Here, Thomas Davis was grave digger, mourner, and pastor officiating. It was not easy, but this was the beginning of the work at that location. Now comes the question of rigour, what moves people like you or like me to leave a life made in this country and everything it has, and travel thousands of miles away, to sleep on the floor, face the inclemencies of the time, the animals, diseases (malaria), scarcity of resources, hard work, and still be happy?

I. FIRST WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE ORDER GIVEN BY OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN MATTHEW 28:18-20

A. We have a responsibility to carry the message that is entrusted to us. 1. All Nations, all people, ethnic groups, languages around the

world, 2. Our Lord Jesus Christ had defined the Church’s missionary giving

work, the theological content, as well as the geographic dimension: the disciples who throughout history have been called to implement His redeeming plan.

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Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. 3. Then missionary work spread throughout Europe, Asia (in the

plan of God missionaries arrived many years ago with a message to this country, you already know the story of the missions in the United States)

4. The United States plays an important role, and within every good thing that this country has exported to the world is the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

B. Each company has a reason to exist, and a mission that it seeks to fulfill.

1. It is the case of the Corporation “McDonald’s” established as franchise in 1955 seeks to sell their product to each person at your fingertips, and to get an idea, listen to this,

2. It is present in 119 countries, more than 68 million people eat every day at these restaurants and that represents 1 percent of the population only in this country. McDonald’s sold 500,000 tons of meat. 88 per cent of the world population can identify the Golden “M” of McDonald’s, and in the next two years, McDonald’s will open a restaurant daily in China that will generate more than 25 million dollars a year. If this company has achieved such market penetration so soon why has the Church of Christ not succeeded in evangelizing the world?

C. It seems that we have not taken seriously, or done enough with the mandate of our Lord and the evangelization Commission.

1. You could name several reasons for this failure or excuses, but we have to recognize, that the churches have not been willing to sacrifice to achieve this goal.

` 2. We are ready to lay down a few coins to our mission, but we are not prepared to give sacrificially.

` 3. We are willing to hear inspiring stories of the missionaries, but we are not willing to study in depth the history of missions.

4. We are willing to pray for missionaries that go to other countries, but we are not willing to see if the Lord will call us

Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

II. TAKE THE LOST SOULS TO THE FEET OF CHRIST (MAKE DISCIPLES)

A. We do so with the authority that Christ gives to his Church 1. The word of God is emphatic in stating this as we see in verse

18. 2. Rather than abandon humanity in their sin, God has used

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men and women who, throughout history, have been called to implement humanly the redeeming plan of God.

B. We can only obey that order which is imperative for each of us. 1. Each of God’s calls have specific conditions, but all of them

demand a full and sincere obedience. C. We must take advantage of every opportunity that we have to do it

and tell you the plan of salvation which God has for each creature in the world and be saved from eternal damnation, Romans 10:13-14.

1. But someone has to do this work, verses: 14, 15

III. CHRIST HAS SHOWN US THAT THE WILL BE WITH US IN THIS MISSION, “I WILL BE WITH YOU EVERY DAY UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD.”

A. At the end of this passage we have read, we find these encouraging words for us missionaries in the field.

1. Many believers have taken these words as a personal confidence amid promise of travails, however note that the context of the promise, is the divine “go.”

B. Jesus promises to be with us in the fulfillment of the task which he has given us, which is to “bring the message of salvation to the Nations.”

1. This must be our first motivation to put all the heart to missionary work.

2. Knowing that if God has called us, He will support his work at all times, Hebrews, 13 :5 says that God keeps his promise as in the beginning.

3. Are your habits without greed, happy with what you have now; because he said: I will not forsake you nor leave you.

CONCLUSION: If we are to unite ourselves to the divine mission, we have to recognize that we belong to Christ. The only decision that is ours is to determine how you want to use your gifts and talents and resources to extend his Kingdom. Perhaps God is calling you to devote yourself to missions. Don’t miss the opportunity to respond to that call, since there is shortage of pastors and especially missionaries. God also calls us to support in prayer those who serve. Finally, see that there are many people around you who have never understood what the death and the resurrection of Christ means, share with them your faith, seek the opportunity to preach the message wherever you are, and join the largest-ever mission in history.

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Annual SermonBy Brother Eric Brown

“The Certainty of our Hope” I Corinthians 15:1-20

It is an honor once again to be able to share God’s word with you. A little over a month before he died, the famous atheist Jean-Paul Sartre declared that he so strongly resisted feelings of despair that he would say to himself, “I know I shall die in hope.” But then in profound sadness, he would add, “But hope needs a foundation.”

As God’s people we have hope! I love to preach and teach that we have a hope that goes beyond the brokenness of this world. And Sartre is right. Hope needs a foundation. There must be a foundation that we have to claim we have hope. And the reality is we do have a foundation for our hope! The empty tomb provides the basis for our hope.

An empty tomb tells me that what Jesus said He would do, he did. It tells me that the reason why Jesus came to this earth, to take on my sin was accepted by the Father. But my declaring it almost 2,000 years removed does not make it true. There must be some reason why I believe this event of the resurrection to be true and thus being the foundation of my hope. There must be some basis to believe the tomb is empty.

A young American engineer was sent to Ireland by his company to work in a new electronics plant. It was a two-year assignment that he had accepted because it would enable him to earn enough to marry his long-time girlfriend. She had a job near her home in Tennessee, and their plan was to pool their resources and put a down payment on a house when he returned. They corresponded often, but as the lonely weeks went by, she began expressing doubts that he was being true to her, exposed as he was to comely Irish lasses.

The young engineer wrote back, declaring with some passion that he was paying absolutely no attention to the local girls. “I admit,” he wrote, “that sometimes I’m tempted. But I fight it. I’m keeping myself for you.”

In the next mail, the engineer received a package. It contained a note from his girl and a harmonica. “I’m sending this to you,” she wrote, “so you can learn to play it and have something to take your mind off those girls.”

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The engineer replied, “Thanks for the harmonica. I’m practicing on it every night and thinking of you.”

At the end of his two-year stint, the engineer was transferred back to company headquarters. He took the first plane to Tennessee to be reunited with his girl. Her whole family was with her, but as he rushed forward to embrace her, she held up a restraining hand and said sternly, “Just hold on there a minute, Billy Bob. Before any serious kissin’ and huggin’ gets started here, let me hear you play that harmonica!”

Evidence is sometimes needful. And we have good reason to believe in the resurrection of Jesus. As we will see, it is reasonable to believe that there is an empty tomb in Jerusalem. Please turn in your Bibles to 1 Cor. 15. 1

In our passage this morning, the Apostle Paul is writing a church located in Corinth that was having a lot of internal problems One of the problems that Paul addresses in this letter is that there were some who were saying that there was no resurrection of the dead. We know this from verse 12 where Paul asks how some of them can say there is no resurrection of the dead. Certainly this was an issue.

Nothing new though. We know at Mars Hill in Athens, when Paul preached the resurrection of the dead, some mocked him. And today, many scoff at the thought of resurrection. Some 2,000 years later and still many reject any kind of thought of a supernatural event like a resurrection.

So Paul, under the inspiration of God, shows this church why there is certainty in the resurrection of the dead. This confidence they should have is rooted in the certainty of the resurrection of Jesus. And this certainty provides the basis of their hope and our hope.

In our text for this morning, Paul will provide evidence for the assurance of the resurrection of Christ. This morning I would like to consider four evidences that Paul provides for the certainty of the gospel message, in particular the resurrection. Then as an application, we will consider the necessity of the resurrection. It is my prayer that today we will leave here rejoicing because of the certainty of our hope.

The Evidence from the Scriptures (vv. 1-4)

Paul begins by reminding these believers that this “good news” he is going to present is the same message he told them before. This was the starting point. It is the same message that they believed in and the same which they stood on. In verse 2, those who did not really believe are those who believed in vain.

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What is this gospel message? If you would like a clear definition of the message of Christian faith, here it is. Paul defines it for us in verses 3-4. First is that Christ died for our sins. Then he was buried and on the third day He arose. This is the gospel message.

What I would like for us to notice is that Paul states that the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ are “according to Scriptures” These events did not just happen. It was not some cosmic fate. It was part of the predetermined plan of God. Peter declares in his sermon on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:22-23). This was God’s plan from the beginning! Right from the beginning, in the midst of God laying out the consequences because of the disobedience of Adam, He gives this promise of one to come in Genesis 3:15. Adam and Eve believed Satan over God. Satan may have well thought at this point, “I have their devotion. The mother of all living is on my side. I have a third of the angels, I have the humans. I am sovereign. I am god.”

But God, not Satan, is sovereign. And God tells Satan, not so fast. I will put enmity or conflict between you and the woman. At this point, there was conflict, but it was between Adam and Eve and God. But God is going to change that. The promise here is that the woman who was the enemy of God will become the enemy of Satan. This problem will be fixed. God says there will be a “He” that will ultimately defeat Satan. There was one to come from the seed of the woman that will crush Satan. And throughout the Old Testament, we see verses pointing to the coming Messiah to resolve man’s problem of sin and ultimately defeat Satan.

As we observe these verses speaking of the coming Messiah, to fix our problem with sin, this Messiah to come would have to take our penalty. The Old Testament taught this One to come, would die, and be buried, and come back to life. Verses such as found in Isaiah 53: 4-9 or Ps. 22 which was quoted from the cross speaking of His death. Also there is Psalm 16 which spoke of His resurrection. This was God’s plan revealed through the Old Testament.

During His earthly ministry, Jesus foretold about His pending death and resurrection. Peter, feeling his oats, states no way Lord. Kind of the “not on my watch” mentality. Jesus rebuked him referring to him as Satan- why would Jesus say that? Because Peter would be standing in the way of God’s predetermined plan (Matt. 16: 21-23).After His resurrection, Jesus was with two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Not recognizing Jesus, they told of the events of that week, and they said they hoped that Jesus was the Christ (Luke 24: 19-27). Later, after they recognized Jesus, they said how their hearts burned when Jesus spoke the Word to them (v. 32). Then when appearing to the disciples, Jesus again states the Scriptures foretold these events (Luke 24: 44-48). Many other verses could be used to show how the Scriptures testified to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.

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Certainly these events cannot be an accident. This is part of God’s plan, foreordained by a sovereign God. Paul says the fact these verses are a fulfillment of prophecy provides evidence of its certainty. Let’s look at a second reason for our certainty. There are eyewitnesses to his resurrection. There are people who saw with their own eyes the resurrected Jesus. Let’s read verses 5-7.

The Evidence from Eyewitnesses (vv. 5-7)Paul gives a list of those who have seen the resurrected Christ. We will not

take time to look at these appearances that are recorded in Scripture, however a couple thoughts to consider.

First, when we look at the accounts concerning the appearances of Jesus after the resurrection, they are not described as appearance from a disembodied spirit but they depict an actual appearance of Jesus in His resurrected body. A body that took up space, and could be seen, heard and touched.

Secondly, this is probably not what they would have expected. The prevailing Jewish thought of the day would have been that the resurrection would have occurred at the end of time, not in history and it would have been a general revelation not individual. So given this, the disciples would not have declared this teaching of resurrection based off of the ideas of the day.

Third, the fact that He was seen by more than five hundred people at the same time rules out any kind of hallucination. Add to this Paul wrote this at Ephesus around AD 55, only 35 years after the appearances of Christ, gives credibility to his statement that there are those who saw the resurrected Jesus and were0 still living. If you don’t believe me, ask …

So why would I discount this eyewitness testimony. Why should anyone discredit this testimony? One might say, well these people were Jesus’ followers. They had an invested interest. Paul will answer that allegation by the next two witnesses which will show the evidence from a changed life. Let’s read verses 7-10.

The Evidence from a Changed Life (vv. 7-10)Some people will change when they see the light. Others change only

when they feel the heat. In this case both examples had seen The Light. The first witness that had a change of heart was James. Since James was listed apart from the apostles, this seems to be referring to Jesus half brother, who was a skeptic and unbeliever. It is concluded that with the witnessing of the resurrection, that he believed. Now that is a credible eyewitness…from unbeliever to believer.

The second eyewitness is Paul himself. We see the humility in Paul as he states that he was the least of the apostles, and that he did not deserve to be an apostle. Why did he feel this way? Because he persecuted the church. I’m sure Paul was confident in knowing that his sins were forgiven. However, Paul realized what he had done, the damage he had done, and that is why he would say that it is by the grace of God that he is who he is. It is true with all of us who are believers. We do not deserve what God has graciously given. The grace of God has made a radical change in his life. Hard for me to believe that

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one who hated the church as much as He did, who with his religious zeal went to persecute the church as heretics, would make such a tremendous change in the opposite direction without some kind of reason, some life changing event. But there was an event that changed him. That event was an encounter with the resurrected Jesus. True saving faith will change your life

Let’s consider one final evidence Paul presents. The evidence of the message from the church. This is the message the church has been preaching from the beginning. Let’s read verse 11.

The Evidence from the Message of the Church (v.11)This has been the message of the church since the beginning. How could

Peter, 50 days following the resurrection, preach about an empty tomb if there was a body in that tomb? Why would these scared disciples become so bold in their preaching of what they have claimed to have been an eyewitness for? Why would they be willing to die for it? They knew Jesus actually died. The Roman guards confirmed it. The Romans guards would have known what death looks like. He did not swoon or faint and suddenly revive. Even if that was the case, he would have to move a huge rock and take out a few guards. And the disciples knew exactly where the tomb was. It was Joseph of Arimathea. They did not run to the wrong tomb on that first Easter Sunday. There is absolutely no reason why I would discount any of the evidence we have for an empty tomb, evidence for the resurrection of Jesus, and proof for our hope.

The reality is that without an empty tomb, without the resurrection, we would not have Christianity today. This is what Paul will now argue. Resurrection of the dead is a necessity for our hope. Without it, we are a people most miserable. Let’s read verses 12-18.

The Necessity of the Resurrection for Our Hope (vv. 12-18)The resurrection of Jesus is the foundation for our hope. But what if

we are wrong? What if the resurrection did not occur? After presenting the evidence to the church at Corinth about the certainty of the resurrection, Paul asks the question “how can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead?” So to prove the consequence of their assertion, Paul grants them their argument that there is no resurrection. He then proceeds to give an “if this, then this” defense.

If there is no resurrection of the dead, then here are the results: Christ has not been raised, our preaching is vain and so is your faith, and we are false witnesses. So the first consequence is my hope of being right with God is gone. Paul states that without the resurrection your faith is vain you are still in your sins. If Christ has not been raised from the dead, our faith in Him is worthless. We are just like unbelievers.

The question is why? Why is it that without the resurrection of Jesus, we are still in our sins? To answer the why takes us back to the Garden of Eden. God created man in His image. God tells Adam that he can eat of any tree in the garden except one. On the day he eats of it, he will die. Enter Satan. Satan deceives Eve and she eats of the tree and gives the fruit to Adam, who willfully ate. Adam disobeys God. He sins and he dies spiritually.

Romans 5:12 gives the tragic consequences of this act of disobedience.

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Adam plunges mankind into sin. We are born with an inward propensity to sin because of our sinful nature. We are spiritually dead and apart from God. We stand under the condemnation of sin and there is nothing we can do to change it. So how does God remedy the problem that we have? He sends His Son. 2 Corinthians 5:21 shows Jesus took the wrath of our sin on the cross

So when I understood that I stood guilty before God, that I deserved the punishment for my sin. When I realized that there was nothing in my power that I could do to remedy the situation, the only thing I could do was to cry out to God to forgive me, and to place my faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ. It is at that point, I was saved, my sins are forgiven, I am at peace with God and I have hope (Rom. 5:1-2).

The resurrection shows in effect that God the Father had approved of Christ’s work of suffering and dying for our sins, that His work was complete, and there was no longer any need for Him to be dead. No penalty left to pay, no more wrath, it was finished.

The second consequence for their assertion that there is no resurrection of the dead is the conclusion that there is no hope after death. Paul also states that without the resurrection of Jesus, those who died in Christ have perished. Done! However, the resurrection insures that we will receive a perfect resurrected body (1 Cor. 6:14). Not only do I have hope of eternal life, but I also have the hope that I will see my friends and loved ones who also are in Christ.

And finally Paul ends with the statement, “If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.” If there is no resurrection of the dead, if Christ did not raise, then there is no hope, period. But Paul emphatically states in verse 20, “But now Christ has been raised from the dead!” Because of the resurrection, there is hope! With this hope is the certainty that my sins are forgiven, that there is a home awaiting for me, that I will see those of my family and friends who placed their faith in Christ again. There is hope!

The question this morning is do you have hope? What is your hope rooted in? Is it in being a good person? In some religious act that you do? Or is it rooted in the person and the work of Jesus Christ?

William Sangster, the great Methodist leader who helped guide Londoners through the horrors of the World War II bombings, fell ill to a disease that progressively paralyzed his body, and eventually his vocal cords. On the Easter just before he died, he managed to scribble this short note to his daughter: How terrible to wake up on Easter and have no voice to shout, “He is Risen!” Far worse, to have a voice and not want to shout.1

It is my prayer this morning that your heart is so full of joy and hope that you cannot help but shout. Let’s pray.

1 Morgan, R. J. 2000. Nelson’s complete book of stories, illustrations, and quotes (electronic ed.) . Thomas Nelson Publishers: Nashville

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2013 Clerk/Treasurer’s Report

Balance carried forward from 2012 $ 3,522.71Sent for minute fund/clerk hire:GMBC Anaheim $ 00.00FLMBC Banning $ 75.00FMBC Bellflower $175.00MBC Camarillo $ 00.00IMBC Carson $ 50.00CMBC Coachella $200.00South Bay FMBC Harbor City $100.00GLMBC Hemet $ 40.00 + $40 to host churchLMBC Hesperia $ 30.00Lighthouse MBC La Habra $100.00FLMBC Lakeside $ 20.00FMBC Lancaster $ 25.00Ebenezer MBC Long Beach $100.00LWBC Long Beach $100.00FMBC Mira Loma $ 25.00Emanuel MBC Palmdale $ 00.00FMBC Redlands $ 75.00LMBC Riverside $ 00.00LMBC San Diego $ 30.00CMBC Santa Paula $ 00.00FLMBC South Gate $ 60.00VMBC Ventura $ 75.00GMBC Whittier $ 00.00GMBC Wilmington $ 00.00 Total received at 2013 meeting $1,180.00 $40 $ 1,220.00 Interest earned: $ 3.01 $ 4,745.72Expenses paid out in 2013:To host church (FLMBC Banning) $ 40.00FMBC Redlands for Peru/OBP $1,500.00George Wood, Clerk hire for 2012 $ 750.00Printing/Mailing of 2013 minute book $ 383.98Bank charges for Redlands check: $ 5.00 Total Paid out $- 2,678.98 Total funds to carry forward for 2014 $ 2,066.74

Churches represented: 18 by messenger/letter

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DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES

Anaheim

Banning

Bellflower

Camarillo

Grace Missionary Baptist1926 West Ball RoadAnaheim, CA 92804(714) 535-8275 Rudy Rodriquez2011 West Random DriveAnaheim, CA 92804(714) 392-2453

Patricia Bennett10550 Western AvenueStanton, CA 90680(714) 761-4455

Landmark Missionary Baptist131 North Woodland AvenueBanning, CA 92220(951) 922-8017Dr. Ray Wortman25955 Zamora AvenueMoreno Valley, CA 92551(951) 242-3285

Darla Goodrum1436 Kingswood DriveRedland, CA 92374(909) 793-6998

First Missionary Baptist 9246 Rosser StreetBellflower,CA90706-2932(562)925-5765(office@fmbcbellflower.org)Eric Brown & Ruben Guerrero9246 Rosser StreetBellflower,CA90706-2932(562) 925-5765Stan Whittemore100 N. Wade StreetLa Habra, CA 90631-4264(562) 925-5765

Camarillo Missionary Baptist2204 Pickwick DrivePO Box 2160Camarillo, CA 93012(805)445-4100(rp233772@gmail.com)None at presentBetty Lee Badgett427 Appletree CourtCamarillo, CA 93012(805) 276-2953

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Carson

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Hesperia

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Immanuel Missionary Baptist503 East 220th StreetCarson, CA 90745-3242(310) 834-8172 Clifford P. Creel10701 Cedar Avenue, #203Bloomington, CA 92316(951) 377-3916Deborah Meier15815 Chanera AvenueGardena, CA 90249(310) 327-9173

Calvary Landmark Missionary Baptist51541 Tripoli WayCoachella, CA 92236Mail to: PO Box 211 (760) 398-1833Palm Desert, CA 92260None at present

Marjorie Counley49808 Avenida De OroCoachella, CA 92236(760) 398-5135

Grace Landmark Missionary Baptist40905 Cactus Valley Road Hemet, CA 92546(951) 652-7470Daniel Lee Kyle40905 Cactus Valley RoadHemet, CA 92546email:danielleekyle@yahoo.comValerie Costa 551 N. Santa Fe Street, #287Hemet, CA 92543(951) 652-6128

Landmark Missionary Baptist11153 10th AvenueHesperia, CA 92345

Don Hernandez (lmbchesperia@gmail.com)18548 Cherry StreetHesperia, CA 92345(760) 912-3153Cathy Fitzpatrick18422 Birch StreetHesperia, CA 92345(760) 887-3043

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La Habra

Lakeside

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Long Beach

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Lighthouse Landmark Missionary Baptist550 N. Euclid AvenueLa Habra, CA 90631(562) 697-1364None at present

Sandy Abbott700 W. Hollyvale StreetAzusa, CA 91702(626) 334-2137

Faith Landmark Missionary Baptist12160 Woodside Avenue, Suite CLakeside, CA 92040GeorgeWood(gwendalwood@cox.net)11362 Oak Creek DriveLakeside, CA 92040-1235(619) 561-2543Velma Wood11362 Oak Creek DriveLakeside, CA 92040-1235(619) 561-2543

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist2679 E. Carson StreetLong Beach, CA 90810-1508Jose Aguilar16802 E. Benbow StreetCovina, CA 91722(626) 619-0691Claudia Herrera635 N. Chippewa Avenue #22Anaheim, CA 92801(714) 520-3298

Living Word Missionary Baptist1303 East Esther StreetLong Beach, CA 90813(562) 591-5009Andrew McClung2200 Belmont AvenueLong Beach, CA 90815(562) 833-1668Doris Johnson14819 Downey Avenue, #305Paramont, CA 90723(562) 634-7791

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Mira Loma

Redlands

Reseda

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First Missionary Baptist10831 58th StreetMira Loma, CA 91752-2247Ernest McCain7860 Virtue Vista DriveRiverside, CA 92509(951) 681-8905WendyNoelker(dyannoel@yahoo.com)33308 Wood StreetLake Elsinore, CA 92530(951) 360-3296

First Missionary Baptist1100 Occidental DriveRedlands, CA 92374(909) 793-4834(fmbcredlands@gmail.com)TimChambers(tim-chambers@sbcglobal.net)1114 Occidental DriveRedlands, CA 92374(530) 200-0439Stephanie Reed7540 Homestead LaneHighland, CA 92346(909) 567-9551

The Valley Missionary Baptist18401 Keswick StreetReseda, CA 91335

Glenn Smith(818) 799-4915

Landmark Missionary Baptist6281 Morton Avenue. Jurupa Valley, CA 92509(951) 685-5691Wayne Ivett2857 South Pine Valley AvenueOntario, CA 91761(909) 947-9909Beth Hunter4366 Canterbury RoadRiverside, CA 92504(951) 529-0506

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San Diego

Santa Paula

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South Gate

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First Landmark Baptist915 Saturn Blvd.San Diego, CA 92154(619) 691-8752Mail to: PO Box 295Chula Vista, CA 91912Eldon Hansen1189 Nacion AvenueChula Vista, CA 91911(619) 691-8752Erik Hansen5353 Baltimore Drive, #11La Mesa, CA 91942(619) 857-8742

Calvary Missionary Baptist14840 Telegraph RoadSanta Paula, CA 93060(805) 525-1656 Fax (805) 525-4224Barry Barnes62 Bahia CircleSanta Paula, CA 93060(805) 218-9355Linda Bickerstaff6439 Cornell CircleMoorpark, CA 93021(805) 529-0523

South Bay First Missionary Baptist25218 Broadwell AvenueHarbor City, CA 90710Mail to PO Box 878 (310) 539-1938Lomita, CA 90717RandyAkes(tsbfmbc@sbcglobal.net) 2463 W. 255th StreetLomita, CA 90717(951) 712-9142Gracie Borbon4440 E. Greenmeadow RoadLong Beach, CA 90808(562) 355-8033

First Landmark Missionary Baptist2953 Sequoia DriveSouth Gate, CA 90280(323) 566-4004Mail to P.O. Box 1863MichaelOlson(rexkatfdd@verizon.net)154 E. Osgood StreetLong Beach, CA 90805(562) 304-3381Deanna Brown3113 Poplar DriveLynwood, CA 90962(562) 760-4630

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MISSIONS DIRECTORY

2015 OFFICERS

Ventura

Redlands

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Landmark Missionary Baptist1113 East Main StreetVentura, CA 93001(805) 643-4233

Tom DeSoto1113 East Main StreetVentura, CA 93001(805) 754-9455Fawn Gasaway1113 East Main StreetVentura, CA 93001(805) 669-1628

Juan Santoyo27503 Eveningshade AvenueSanta Clarita, CA 91351H-(661) 298-2315 Cel-(818) 359-0641Mision Bautista Misionera Simi Valley2850 Lemon DriveSimi Valley, CA 93063

Clerk/Treasurer Parliamentarian Assist. Parliamentarian George Wood Glen Ridings Collin Goodrum Moderator Assist. Moderator Andrew McClung Wayne Ivett

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DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

We believe in the verbal inspiration and infallibility of the whole Bibleasoriginallywritten,andthattheBibleistheall-sufficientrule of faith and practice. II Timothy 3:16-17

We believe in a personal, triune God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, equal in Divine perfection. Matthew 28:19

We believe in the Genesis account of creation. Genesis 1

We believe in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. Matthew 1:20

We believe in the diety of Jesus Christ. John 10:30

We believe that the suffering and death of Jesus was substitutionary forallmankindandisefficaciousonlytothosewhobelieve.Isaiah53:6, I Peter 2:24, I Peter 3:18, II Peter 3:9, and I John 2:2

We believe that the moment a person repents of his sin and places faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour, he is born again, becomes a child of God, is personally indwelt by the Holy Spirit, receives forgiveness of all his sins and receives eternal life. He is also assured that from the moment of his physical death he will forever be in the presence of Christ, that he will not suffer any punishment in Hell or the Lake of Fire, regardless of the degree of faithfulness to God. This is because he is saved and kept wholly by God's grace, apart from works. Ephesians 2:8-9, John 5:24

We believe in the bodily resurrection and ascension of Christ and the bodily resurrection of His saints. I Corinthians 15

We believe in the premillenial second coming of Christ, personally and bodily, as the crowning event of the Gentile age. Acts 1:11

We believe in the Bible doctrine of eternal punishment of the finallyimpenitent.Matthew25:46

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We believe Jesus Christ established His church, the Body of Christ, during His ministry on earth and that it is only always a local, visible assembly of scripturally baptised believers in covenant relationship to carry out the Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ, and each church is an independent, self-governing body, and no other ecclesiastical body may exercise authority over it. We believe that Jesus Christ gave the Great Commission and the keeping of the integrity of the two ordinances to His New Testament churches only.

We believe that all cooperating bodies are and properly should be the servants of the churches.

We believe that the Scriptures teach that there has been a suc-cession of true churches adhering to the doctrines and practices of the New Testament from the time of Christ to this day, and that thechurchesofthisAssociationaresoidentified.

We believe that baptism, to be valid, must be administered by a scriptural Baptist church.

We believe that the Lord's Supper is to be administered within the membership of the local New Testament church as a memorial of the Lord's death until He comes again. I Corinthians 11:26

We believe that at the completion of the Bible, God's written Word, that all miraculous gifts such as miracles, healings, tongues, knowledge and prophecy had served their function in God's plan and they were done away.

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ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT

PREAMBLEWith faith in God, and unquestioning acceptance of the Bible as the Word of God, and sole rule of our faith and practice, we offer to all Missionary Baptist churches of Christ the following Articles of Agreement:

ARTICLE IName

Southern California Missionary Baptist Cooperative Association.

ARTICLE IIObject

The object of this association is to encourage cooperation and christian activity among the churches, to promote interest in and encourage missions on a New Testament basis among all people, to stimulate interest in christian literature, general benevolence and christian education and to provide a medium through which the churches may cooperate in these enterprises.

ARTICLE IIIMembers

Section No. 1 - This association shall be composed of Missionary Baptist ChurchesasdefinedinArticle13oftheDeclarationofFaithinJ.M.Pendleton's church manual.

Section No. 2 - The annual or called sessions of this association shall be held by messengers selected by the churches composing said Association.

Section No. 3 - Each church cooperating in this Association is entitled to three messengers who are members of the church they represent.

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Section No. 4 - We recommend to all Scriptural New Testament churches, desiring to cooperate with us for the purpose designated in Article II of these Articles of Agreement, express their desire by presenting evidence of their origin, faith, practice and agreement with the Doctrinal Statement printed in the minutes of this Association. We further recommend that if two or more churches cooperating in this Association withdraw fellowship from a sister church on the basis of doctrinal faith or practice, the messengers from that sister church may be refused seats in the messenger body by a two-thirds majority vote of the messengers present.

ARTICLE IVDoctrinal Statement

This Association shall recognize the freedom of speech as essential to the highest achievements in its work. It shall stand or fall on its own conformity to truth. It shall exercise no ecclesiastical authority but it shall, by every precaution, recognize the sovereignty of every individual church. It shall also encourage, on the part of the churches and messengers, the greatest possible freedom of expression in discussing matters pertaining to its work, and in the pre-eminence of missions and evangelism in the work of the churches.

ARTICLE VPowers

The powers of this Association shall be limited to the execution according to the teachings of the New Testament of the will of the churches composing; and the Association, in annual sessions, shall elect suchofficers as arenecessary for itsdeliberationandwork,and appoint such committees as are needed and transact business as may be directed by the churches.

ARTICLE VIOfficers

Section No. 1 - It will be the duty of the messengers annually to

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elect from among their members a Moderator, Assistant Moderator, andsuchClerksandotherofficersasmaybeneededordirectedbythe churches composing this Association.

Section No. 2 - In all votes of this Association a majority of votes cast shall decide questions; except in cases of change or amendment to the Articles of Agreement or Doctrinal Statement, and the potential of refusing seats in the messenger body, as stated in Article III, Section No. 4 of these Articles. In such cases a two-thirds majority of messengers present will be required. Changes or amendments to the Articles of Agreement or Doctrinal Statement must be presented in the opening session of the Messenger Meeting and voted on during a subsequent session.

ARTICLE VIIMissionaries

Section No. 1 - Annually the messengers shall recommend to the churches from among the church-endorsed missionaries such number as they deem wise for cooperative support.

Section No. 2 - The sponsoring church shall be recognized as the onlyauthoritytostipulatetheamountofsalaryandotherbenefitsfor her missionary.

ARTICLE VIIIFunds

Section No. 1 - All funds of this association shall be raised by volunteer donations secured purely upon the merits and the cause; in the interest of which appeals are made for gifts; provided this is not to prevent the use of any income or property that may be acquired by donation or purchase.

Section No. 2 - The treasurer of this association shall hold all funds received between sessions of this association subject to the designation of the sending church or churches.

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Speakers for 2015

Wayne IvettMissionary Sermon

Glen RidingsMissionary Sermon

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Glenn SmithAnnual Sermon

Don HernandezAnnual Sermon

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JUST A REMINDERSEE YOU IN RESEDA OCT 2-3, 2015

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